Policy & Regulation
Government, regulators and the rules that shape the transport sector.
Govt funding to kick-start commercial EVS
This story first appeared in the february issue of Transporttalk – CLICK HERE to download the magazine FREE Electric trucks and buses are getting a boost…
NZTA board accepts all QC recommendations
An independent inquiry report by Queens Counsel Kristy McDonald into the performance of the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) in relation to Dargaville Diesel Specialists (DDS)…
Government hands police smoking gun
The Government says it will prohibit smoking in cars carrying children under 18 years of age. The law change will come into effect by an amendment…
Goldsmith derails Jones lashing out at Mayor
National’s transport spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says associate transport minister Shane Jones should be talking to his government colleagues about the proposed light rail system for Auckland…
Transport changes expected from government
Strong indications of support for electric vehicles and changes to transport have come from prime minister Jacinda Ardern’s state of the nation speech to a Business…
Tow bar manufacturers want NZTA to pay for re-certifications
Three tow bar manufacturers want the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) to pay for the re-certification of more than 1400 customer tow bars, after it revoked…
NZTA appoints new directors
The NZ Transport Agency has appointed new interim board members following a number of recent resignations. Former Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment chief executive David…
Resignations hit NZTA board
The New Zealand Transport Agency has seen the resignation of three directors following the failures in the organisation’s regulatory compliance. Board members Adrienne Young-Cooper and Chris…
Government to finally deal to late payers
This story first appeared in the January issue of Transporttalk – CLICK HERE to download the magazine FREE Small businesses were given some good news before…
NZTA offers voucher extension
The expiry date of all unused vouchers provided to the owners of vehicles previously inspected by suspended warrant of fitness providers is being extended to March…